All posts tagged: African

Nando’s – Peri Me Away

I was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a short trip last week. One of the things on my checklist was to dine at Nando’s, the UK fast food franchise specialising in the Afro-Portuguese peri peri (or piri piri) chicken. (Whoa, that’s one multi-national chicken!) We don’t have any Nando’s restaurant here in Singapore (but we used to). My first peri peri... Read more →

AJ’s Piri Piri Chicken – Afro-Portuguese Flavors

How does this sound to you: a well marinaded and perfectly grilled chicken, drenched in a fiery hot African sauce? I don’t know about you, but that sure made me salivate! As soon as I hear that the UK fast food chain, aj’s piri piri chicken, has set up its first franchise outlet in Singapore that promises to bring us the aforementioned chicken, I make a mad... Read more →

Deli Moroccan – Moroccan Magic

Imagine having a Moroccan meal, alfresco style, with a cool breeze wafting past, the magnificent Sultan Mosque and its golden domes as a backdrop. Ain’t that quaint? I had it all at Deli Moroccan, a humble restaurant along Bussorah Street. One afternoon I just had the sudden urge to go for an otherworldly cuisine. It would be something I’ve never eaten before... Read more →

Altazzag Egyptian Restaurant – In a World of Its Own

Tired of the usual Chinese, Japanese or Western cuisine? Well, I was feeling that way one afternoon and decided to go for something off the beaten track — Egyptian cuisine! Is there anything more otherworldly than that? I enjoyed this unique meal at Altazzag Egyptian Restaurant, hidden in one of the tiny streets of Kampong Glam. Photo by Icy Altazzag is Arabic for... Read more →